[fruser1]

This is actually the best argument for NOT having the government do charity work.

Could you imagine yourself donating to a charity that has more than 80% administrative overhead? Most folks look for the opposite, where more than 80% makes it to the needy.

Well, “donating” to govt through taxes to do charity work (social programs) you are just supporting a “charity” with incredibly high overhead.

This doesn’t even include all the fraudulent activity that having such a high bankroll involves - want to pay back a buddy who donated big to your campaign? Easy, have your buddy open a “consulting firm” and hire them to do a “study” through the appropriate agency.

The less govt has, the less it can abuse.

When you have govt doing charity work, you’re mostly paying for the govt employees and their lavish benefits.

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[Diana in Wisconsin]

‘Charity Navigator’ is a good resource for choosing charities that actually GIVE THE MONEY TO PEOPLE WHO NEED IT!

I agree, 100% with your assessment of Government and ‘charity.’

https://www.charitynavigator.org/

[GOPJ]

This is actually the best argument for NOT having the government do charity work.

Could you imagine yourself donating to a charity that has more than 80% administrative overhead? Most folks look for the opposite, where more than 80% makes it to the needy.

Well, “donating” to govt through taxes to do charity work (social programs) you are just supporting a “charity” with incredibly high overhead.

BINGO